University of Wisconsin–Madison
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized UW–Madison as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which gives students grants to study or teach abroad. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions like UW–Madison value global connection and support members …
Anitha Quintin ’21, international studies, political science, and mathematics, has had an incredible journey as a student, a scholar, and a teacher. From her time as a student at UW–Madison to her role as an English language instructor in Korea, Quintin has continued to cultivate a global perspective, while seizing on unique opportunities. Since January …
As 2023 comes to an end, it offers an opportunity to reflect on the most meaningful moments of the past year. In my case, the highlight has been moving into Bascom Hall and beginning my position as vice provost and dean of the International Division. It has been a delight to get to know the …
This week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison joins higher education institutions across the country in observing International Education Week (IEW), a celebration of the benefits of international education and cultural exchange. As a global university boasting a dynamic community of international students, collaborative research across borders, and programming that encourages every student to explore the world, …
UW–Madison continues to be a top U.S. university for study abroad and international students, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report, which is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The report listed the UW as #12 among all U.S. …
Husband and wife team Nuttapon (Kenny) Yongkiettakul ’05 & Shar-Linn Liew ’05 shine in the world of fine jewelry. Their innovations in function and design have adorned stars from film, television, and music such as Greta Gerwig, Reese Witherspoon, Lupita Nyong’o, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez. Beyond catching the eyes of the celebrity elite, their work …
The transition from summer to fall in Madison brings with it many changes on campus, from autumnal artistry as leaves turn from green to gold to the welcoming of new students, staff, and faculty on campus. In the International Division, we have new members in many of our units, and three I would like to …
The U.S. Embassy–Israel has posted and continues to update alerts regarding travel in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. U.S. citizens in the area have been reminded to remain vigilant and take steps to increase their security awareness. After assessing the situation, including the U.S. embassy’s alerts to U.S. citizens, and following consultation with the …
The Language Program Office has announced that recordings from this summer’s Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair are now available! This year’s fair featured a three-day Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) Professional Development Series, July 26–28, 2023. More than 200 LCTL learners and enthusiasts heard from 13 leaders and experts – from government …
September is a special month in Madison, where the beginning of meteorological autumn is marked by the arrival of moving vans, football fans, and new students from around the world. Three decades ago, I was one of those fresh faces on campus, having arrived after a year in Tanzania to begin a doctoral program in …